Procopio Strengthens Life Sciences Patent Practice with Addition of Partner Brent Johnson

Procopio, a leading intellectual property law firm, announced the addition of Brent Johnson as a partner in its Orange County office on April 2, 2024. Johnson joins Procopio’s expanding IP team, bringing deep expertise in patent prosecution and portfolio management, particularly within the life sciences and medical device sectors.

John D. Alessio, Managing Partner at Procopio, welcomed Johnson, highlighting his dual scientific and legal acumen. “Brent is a brilliant PhD chemist with a long history of success empowering life sciences companies with robust patent portfolios,” Alessio said. “He is a welcome addition to Procopio’s partnership and our growing intellectual property practice.”

Johnson’s career began as a research chemist before transitioning into intellectual property law. He earned a PhD in Chemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles, a Juris Doctor from Whittier Law School, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Brigham Young University.

Prior to joining Procopio, Johnson worked at Allergan, where he managed patent portfolios for pharmaceutical products generating approximately $1 billion in annual sales. Notable products under his portfolio management included Lumigan®, Alphagan®, Combigan®, and Restasis®. His legal experience encompasses patent prosecution, post-grant proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board, IP due diligence, and import/export IP issues.

Johnson has been recognized by Super Lawyers® and Patexia Insights for his legal expertise. He joins Procopio from Maschoff Brennan, further strengthening the firm’s life sciences patent prosecution capabilities.

Expressing enthusiasm about his new role, Johnson stated, “I was really excited to join Procopio. It has a strong focus on life sciences patent prosecution, exceptional lawyers, and entrepreneurial culture.”

Procopio’s intellectual property practice is noted for its technical depth, with many attorneys holding advanced scientific degrees and industry experience. The firm has been recognized by Juristat as one of the fastest-growing patent firms in the United States based on application growth. Several Procopio attorneys and the practice itself are listed in the IAM Patent 1000.

The firm offers comprehensive IP services including selection, development, registration, licensing, protection, portfolio management, export control, and litigation. These services are provided domestically and internationally through networks such as Meritas and Law Exchange International.

Procopio’s IP team spans multiple offices, including two in San Diego, Silicon Valley, Orange County, and Washington, D.C. The firm’s patent law, copyright law, intellectual property litigation, and patent litigation practices have received rankings from Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms.

For further information, Francisco Sanchez Losada, Marketing and Client Relations Manager at Procopio, can be contacted at 619.515.3225.

Procopio continues to expand its legal capabilities and industry recognition, with recent honors including multiple attorneys named to the IAM Patent 1000 list and acknowledgment as a top patent firm by Juristat.